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Head to head · Utility
Ford 8700 vs Ford 9030

FordModel B
Ford 9030
Utility
- power
- 116 hp
- displacement
- 268 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
FordFord 8700
vs
FordFord 9030
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 8700 higher · +11 hp (+9%)8700127 hp
9030116 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
8700 is in the 91st percentile; 9030 is in the 89th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8700 higher · +133 ci (+50%)8700401 ci
9030268 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
8700 is in the 90th percentile; 9030 is in the 75th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 8700 higher · +2 (+50%)87006
90304
Median Utility Tractor4
8700 is in the 93rd percentile; 9030 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Operating Weight
▲ 8700 higher · +2,120 lb (+21%)870012,270 lb
903010,150 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
8700 is in the 90th percentile; 9030 is in the 86th · 5,107 models
8700 (A)9030 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8700 | Ford 9030 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 8700 | 9030 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8700 | Ford 9030 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | BSD444T | — |
| Power Output | 127hp | 116hp | ▲ 8700+11 hp · +9% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 9030+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 8700+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 401ci | 268ci | ▲ 8700+133 ci · +50% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 4.4in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8700 | Ford 9030 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8700 | Ford 9030 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180in | 180in | Same |
| Width | 79.2in | 81.3in | ▲ 9030+2.1 in · +3% |
| Height | 119in | 117in | ▲ 8700+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 12,270lb | 10,150lb | ▲ 8700+2,120 lb · +21% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8700 | Ford 9030 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Closed-center load-sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Articulated Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 8700 | Ford 9030 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8700 | Ford 9030 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | II | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8700 | Ford 9030 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Articulated Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 8700 | Ford 9030 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8700 | Ford 9030 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.3gal | 6.4gal | ▲ 9030+1.1 gal · +21% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8700 | Ford 9030 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 91st percentile (127 hp)B · 89th percentile (116 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 90th percentile (401 ci)B · 75th percentile (268 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 90th percentile (12,270 lb)B · 86th percentile (10,150 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 90th percentile (180 in)B · 90th percentile (180 in)
A · 8700B · 9030Median Utility Tractor